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Winter might seem like it’s going on forever, but that doesn’t mean you need to let those gray days translate to your makeup—especially when it comes to your eyes. In fact, the dreary winter months are actually the best time to go all out when it comes to playing with eyeshadow palettes: Lush berries, cool silvers and honey golds will help you stand out in a big way. Ahead, you'll find a variety of palettes you'll want to get your hands on ASAP to finish off the season strong.
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1. For green hues: Melt Cosmetics
Missing the lush greenery of summertime? The Melt Cosmetics Gemini Eye Shadow Palette 1 mixes all the greens you could imagine to create a palette that’s fresh and unique. From light olives to army greens in matte and metallic finishes, this palette contains a set of 10 rich hues that’ll help you stand out from the crowd.
2. For rosy tones: Charlotte Tilbury
You may know of the cult-favorite Charlotte Tilbury "Pillow Talk" lipstick. After the popularity of the nude-pink hue, the brand turned the color into a collection, which includes two eyeshadow palettes: "Pillow Talk" (rosy nudes) and "Pillow Talk Dreams" (berry hues). Both include four shades that make for a gorgeous winter eye look, whether you prefer a shimmer or matte finish. Wear one shade alone or build them on top of each other—either way, you’re bound to find a color combo that’ll take your makeup to the next level.
3. For cool tones: Ilia Beauty
If you normally gravitate toward warm hues, winter is the time to swap them for cool tones, like the ones you'll find in the Ilia The Necessary Eyeshadow Palette in "Cool Nude." The palette offers up six brown and mauve shades in both matte and metallic finishes. As a plus, the powder formula claims to moisturize the eyes with vitamin E and jojoba oil.
4. For silver looks: Chantecaille
For a silvery effect that’ll make you the star of any room, lean on the Chantecaille Le Chrome Luxe Eye Duo in the color-way "Tibet." It’s a luxe option that boasts two rich, shimmery tones—one icy silver tone and one darker graphite one. Use these to create a smokey effect on the eyes or tap one all over the lid for a simplistic, liquid-metal look.
5. For darker hues: Fenty Beauty
As a beauty writer with a darker skin tone, I can attest that finding eyeshadow colors that'll pop against deeper skin can be a challenge. Thanks to Rihanna, I’m happy to say that this is no longer a problem for me. I’ve used the Fenty Beauty Snap Shadows Mix & Match Eyeshadow Palette in "Deep Neutrals" for about a year now, and I’m blown away by the rich hues every time. The six colors in this set include exactly what you need, from a bright sparkly nude to matte brown, and it’s a must-have for every occasion and season.
6. For high-shine: Nars
This Nars Quad Eyeshadow palette boasts intense color and shine that lasts on the eyes. The palette named "Singapore" has four sparkly shades: pale gold, metallic brass, antique bronze and rusty red. You can tap on a thin veil for a wash of shimmery color or layer these to create a deeper, more dramatic look.
7. For a subtle sheen: Tarte
If you prefer a more subtle, neutral sheen to the eyes rather than intense shine, the Tarte Tartlette in Bloom Clay palette is a must-try. You'll have your pick of 12 shimmer and matte shades ranging from champagne beiges to rosy peaches. It’s just the right amount of glimmer to catch the eye (pun intended).
8. For gold tones: Urban Decay
Thought gold was simply reserved to one hue? This Urban Decay Naked Honey Eyeshadow Palette will make you think again. Featuring 12 honey-inspired shades—including yellow-gold, warm amber and bronze—this palette is designed for all skin tones with a mix of warm and cold options. From glitter to matte finishes, you can easily switch between sunny and smoky looks—all in gold, of course.
9. For a wider selection of colors: Huda Beauty
Want a variety of options to dip your brushes into? Huda Beauty’s Empowered Eyeshadow Palette has you covered. This eyeshadow palette has everything you need to create gorgeous looks, with 18 shades spanning matte, shimmer, satin and metallic finishes in warm and cool tones. You can count on this palette for both subtle, everyday eyes and standout, full-glam effects.
10. For a matte finish: GXVE by Gwen Stefani
For an easy matte look that’s still winter-fresh, grab the GXVE Eye See in Color Clean Multidimensional Eyeshadow Palette in "Simple Kind Of Life." There may not be shimmer involved, but you’re still getting colors that claim to be rich in pigment to create a bold, equally dazzling eye look.
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